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C$ 482
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C$ 505
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Cheap Flights to San José

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to San José

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Air Transat Logo
8:25 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.
YTZ
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SJO
15h 40m
1 stop
Air Transat Logo
11:25 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
SJO
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YTZ
18h 50m
1 stop
C$ 482Air Transat
Sun, 12 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
Avianca Logo
8:55 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.
YYZ
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SJO
17h 00m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:00 p.m. - 7:20 a.m.
SJO
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YYZ
13h 20m
1 stop
C$ 486Avianca
Thu, 9 Apr - Wed, 20 May
Avianca Logo
8:55 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.
YYZ
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SJO
17h 00m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:00 p.m. - 7:20 a.m.
SJO
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YYZ
13h 20m
1 stop
C$ 487Avianca
Fri, 5 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Air Transat Logo
3:40 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.
YYZ
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SJO
8h 25m
1 stop
Air Transat Logo
11:25 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SJO
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YYZ
20h 35m
1 stop
C$ 488Air Transat
Sat, 2 May - Sun, 10 May
United Airlines Logo
5:25 p.m. - 12:21 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
20h 56m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
35h 40m
2 stops
C$ 499United Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Thu, 7 May
United Airlines Logo
5:20 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.
YYZ
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SJO
20h 35m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 a.m. - 9:54 a.m.
SJO
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YYZ
23h 59m
2 stops
C$ 499United Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
2:50 p.m. - 12:21 p.m.
YHZ
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SJO
24h 31m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
11:13 a.m. - 2:03 p.m.
SJO
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YHZ
23h 50m
2 stops
C$ 602Copa Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Copa Airlines Logo
4:55 p.m. - 11:38 a.m.
YQB
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SJO
20h 43m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
11:13 a.m. - 2:08 p.m.
SJO
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YQB
24h 55m
2 stops
C$ 609Copa Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
Air Canada Logo
5:30 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.
YHZ
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SJO
30h 05m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:15 a.m. - 11:56 p.m.
SJO
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YHZ
13h 41m
1 stop
C$ 738Air Canada
Sat, 30 May - Mon, 8 Jun
Air Canada Logo
4:05 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.
YWG
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SJO
29h 30m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:15 a.m. - 10:09 a.m.
SJO
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YWG
25h 54m
1 stop
C$ 760Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San José

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to San José?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to San José was found on the route from Montreal, at C$ 482 return. The most popular connection is from Toronto to San José and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 486 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to San José?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to San José from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to San José costs C$ 554 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 253 and departed from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Toronto to San José which costs C$ 840 on average, and Montreal to San José, which costs C$ 716 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San José is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 654. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are C$ 832 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to San José is June, where tickets cost C$ 484 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets from Canada is C$ 1,054 and C$ 760 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is July with an average price of C$ 694.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San José?

The average price for all round-trip flights to San José depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to San José is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 530 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San José is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 898.

What is a good deal for flights to San José?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San José, 25% of our users found tickets to San José for the following prices or less: From Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport C$ 584 round-trip, from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport C$ 669 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 257
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Montreal to San José

When to book flights to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking San José flights

  • What hotels are near San José Juan Santamaria International Airport?

    The Holiday Inn Express is a budget-friendly choice that is only a 3-minute drive from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport and a 20-minute drive from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. The Courtyard by Marriott is a 5-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from the popular Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría.

  • What is the best way to travel from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose?

    The easiest and quickest way to travel from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose is by rental car or taxi, as the drive only takes 25-30 minutes without any additional traffic. It is also possible to use public transportation, such as the local train, but it takes upwards of an hour.

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria International Airport have any smoking areas?

    At this time, there are no designated smoking areas inside of San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. However, there are some areas outside of the main buildings and near the parking structures where travelers are allowed to smoke.

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria International Airport have any private lounges?

    There are currently two private lounges inside San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. The Santamaria VIP Lounge is located on the upper floor of the main terminal, while the VIP Lounge Costa Rica is located on the lower floor. All travelers are able to purchase an access pass for either of these lounges.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to San José was found on the route from Montreal, at C$ 482 return. The most popular connection is from Toronto to San José and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 486 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from central San José?

    The city centre of San José is 14 km from San José.

  • What is the name of San José’s airport?

    All flights to San José land at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. The airport code is SJO,and it can also be referred to as Juan Santamaria, Juan Santamaria Intl, Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, or San Jose Juan Santamaria.

  • How much is a flight to San José?

    On average, a flight to San José costs C$ 554. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 253 and departed from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San José

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San José? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San José for the following prices or less: From Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl C$ 428, from Toronto Pearson Intl C$ 477
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San José flight deals.
  • If you are interested in direct flights to San Jose, there are several airlines that you can choose from. While Air Canada and Air Transat are known for offering many amenities, such as complimentary food and drinks, WestJet is popular for having particularly budget-friendly tickets.
  • Hoping to purchase some souvenirs or gifts? Browse through the many stores in San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. There are 6 duty-free shops located throughout the terminals, as well as small boutiques that sell cosmetics, jewelry, books and a variety of travel essentials.
  • For those that would like to be pampered after their flight to San Jose has landed, pay a visit to one of the Spa Mioderma locations within San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. These spas offer a variety of services, including facials, manicures and massages, making them an enjoyable and convenient place to treat yourself.
  • If you would like to grab a bite to eat in San José Juan Santamaria International Airport, there are several dining options that you can choose from. Cafe Lavazza is a casual restaurant located in the Mezzanine lobby, while Brioche Dorée is a quicker option located in the main terminal.
  • For travelers with a large amount of luggage, consider using San José Juan Santamaria International Airport’s luggage porter service. These porters can be found near the baggage claim in the Arrivals terminal and standard rates are posted on the walls of the airport. Whether you’re heading towards the rental car center or one of the parking structures, they will help carry your luggage to wherever you choose.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Canada to San José. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.7
Air TransatOverall score based on 521 reviews
7.3Comfort
6.8Food
7.9Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
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We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

4.0 OkayMarcel, Mar 2026
YUL - LIS
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We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

They never sent me a confirmation to say my flight time had changed so I cut my holiday short by 6 hours Had to pay over 50 American for my luggage to be checked on the way home and that’s more that it cost on the way there. Arbitrarily charging more for the same thing when the passenger has no options is shady The cabin was an icebox going there and back, if all the passengers have their gloves on and their hoods up that should be an obvious sign to turn up the heat

I was very nice to arrive earlier than scheduled. Very much appreciated. No issues with flight. All was good.

The on-board crew were professional and friendly and made the trip feel like we were taken care of well. The gate for the flight departure changed three times...not great but not terrible. Considering it was the day of the New Jalisco Cartel mayhem, we can't really complain.

We were treated well by the staff at the airport and on board aircraft. Delay was uncontrollable due to the weather. Had to wait for another gate as we were late landing in Fort Lauderdale.

I was supose to have a carrey on incluided for each passenger and they made me paid 75$ each at the gate.

Great crew and entertaining Captain. Seats were not what we had expected based on my booking but things worked out in the end. Of course, like all airlines these days not enough leg or elbow room.

The entertainment system was down; food by purchase only; several people did not receive their luggage. No one answers at the local office or online about the luggage.

The Turkish was good . I had a problem with air Transat terrible experience for me

I did not like I have been charged for my carry on

Friendly crew, good food options, food not the best and seats not as comfy but that’s typical.

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

Hopped on time for the flight only to get deplaned and delayed another 2.5 hours.

Given I (and I’m assuming most people) have both carry in and a personal item included in their fare, I find it very unfair that on neither of my flights I was able to use the overhead for my small backpack because they were completely rammed with luggage, people personal items, jackets, hats and other items. So the only item I brought in had to be stuffed under my seat while they had their leg room and sat comfortable with all of their items in the overhead. This has to stop because I was uncomfortable on both flights when I only had one smaller item that could not be checked due to its contents (medication etc). Plenty of people could have checked theirs but chose not to and then took up the space allotment for 2 people.

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

From pre boarding to flight attendant, crew and baggage handler, excellent. Didn’t lost my luggage like West jet.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

Reliable, nice crew, I fly often on that flight and I like it all.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

The Sears in the 800s are not too good perfect Airbus why cant the new 737 fix that

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

Other than flights being cancelled and 3.5 hours late causing missed connections it was ok.

Flight late with no explanation why so late boarding. More than made up the time in flight. Woman in seat behind me would not allow me to recline my seat so could not sleep. Slow to clean up after meal so has to leave my tray down. Flight attendants average at best. Premium economy experience was poor. It was a special trip for us, a 70th birthday. We could only book seats that were apart and no efforts could be made to get us together. Just poor all around

Flight departed significantly late with no announcements being made. Woman behind me would not allow me to recline my seat so I was unable to comfortably sleep. Flight attendant not very responsive. Slow to pick up garbage after meal. Not a good experience at all. I felt like cattle rather than like a valued customer

My flight was delayed more than once, but Air Canada updated us regularly. Friends on other airlines had much worse experiences.

By modern air travel standards, our 15-hour flight to Delhi was very nice. Quiet-ish, straightforward, good service, okay seats, etc. All good.

Again, it was delayed and then our connecting aircraft was very cold.

My ticket did not exist when I got to the airport. I had to book another flight and was still charged by Kayak

Got denied my flight was told on Google that Air Canada was supposed to book me a flight back home because I never was able to go to my destination. They did not help me whatsoever. I had to book a whole new flight for that reason I would write this is zero

The plane was delayed an hour. Heard from other passengers that the Vancouver connection to SFO was never on-time.

Our original flight was cancelled due to mechanical reasons. This cancellation caused us to miss our connection and we were not able to get another flight for 3 days and then needed to make an extra connection to get there. Air Canada did not rebook our flight for us, it took several hours of talking with staff in the airport and making phone calls to get the flights rebooked. We never received a voucher for our hotel and meals while we were waiting for our next flight and it was only after talking to several staff that we were provided some general information about how we could be reimbursed. We tried entering our ticket information in the website provided, but it did not recognize our flight information. When we asked someone on the phone about this they said we'd need to contact the customer relations department, but that it's not possible to reach them on the phone. I don't understand what company would have a customer relations department that you can't talk to. We spent about $1,000 for hotels and meals for our family while waiting for a flight home and I'm not confident we will ever get reimbursed for this. I understand that mechanical issues can happen to any airline, but this is the 4th time that this has happened to my wife and I on Air Canada and we have only flown Air Canada about 8 times, so this is not a good track record. Also, when we did finally get a flight home (which was also delayed due to mechanical problems), we were told we couldn't bring a standard carry on even though the information on our ticket clearly indicated that we could bring a carry on bag. The staff at the gate were not understanding about this situation.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral and avianca lost my check in luggage

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Provide free food and drinks on an international flight. Add updated head rests

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

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